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1,1,1-Trichloroethane

Midland-lonaconing

1,1,1-Trichloroethane is a solvent and a degreasing agent used for manufacturing metal products and as ingredient in cleaners and aerosols. Exposure to 1,1,1-trichloroethane can harm the nervous system, liver and circulatory system.

 

12

Samples

0

Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)

0

Samples exceeding
health guidelines

Testing results - average by year

 
YearAverage resultSamples takenDetectionsRange of results
2018ND30ND
2019ND30ND
2020ND30ND
2021ND30ND
2022N/A00N/A
2023N/A00N/A

ppb = parts per billion

State, National, and Health Guidelines for Drinking Water

EPA Maximum Contaminant
Level (MCL): 200 ppb

The legal limit for 1,1,1-trichloroethane, established in 1987, was based on toxicity studies conducted in laboratory animals in the 1970s and 1980s.

ppb = parts per billion

All test results

Date Lab ID Result
2018-04-25E18003852001ND
2018-04-25E18003852004ND
2018-04-25E18003852006ND
2019-07-02E20000037004ND
2019-07-02E20000037006ND
2019-07-02E20000037008ND
2020-05-27E20003665001ND
2020-05-27E20003665004ND
2020-05-27E20003665006ND
2021-06-15E21003716004ND
2021-07-26E22000293001ND
2021-07-26E22000293004ND